Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
8CA4AE
RGB
140, 164, 174
HSL
198, 17%, 62%
HSB
198, 20%, 68%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 32
LAB
66, -7, -8
LCH
66, 11, 229
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 225
XYZ
32, 35, 45
LUV
66, -13, -11
HWB
198, 55%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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